Bones for the King
# Bones for the King

Bones for the King is an album by trombonist Dicky Wells which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states: "There is some good swing-based music to be heard throughout this album but nothing essential occurs".

## Track listing

All compositions by Dicky Wells except where noted.

* "Bones for the King" – 6:36
* "Sweet Daddy Spo-de-o" – 7:26
* "You Took My Heart" (Skip Hall) – 6:01
* "Hello Smack!" (Buddy Tate) – 6:20
* "Come and Get It" – 8:04
* "Stan's Dance" (Buck Clayton) – 6:35

## Personnel

* Dicky Wells – trombone
* Buck Clayton – trumpet (tracks 4-6)
* Vic Dickenson, George Matthews, Benny Morton – trombone (tracks 1-3)
* Rudy Rutherford – clarinet, baritone saxophone (tracks 4-6)
* Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone (tracks 4-6)
* Skip Hall – piano, organ
* Everett Barksdale – guitar (tracks 4-6)
* Major Holley – bass
* Jo Jones – drums
